THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, a trademark application was filed for THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY trademark a serial number of 99526975. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This trademark is owned by Gannett Ventures LLC. The THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by conducting an awards program in which the public votes and which honors individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence in their fields, in the quality of their products and services and in customer service
General Information
| Serial Number | 99526975 |
| Word Mark | THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITYS CHOICE AWARDS BEST OF THE BAY |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized and stacked wording "THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS" above a horizontal line and the stylized wording "BEST OF THE BAY" below the horizontal line. The wording sits in front of a rectangular background with an outer outline. Above the wording is a stylized design composed of four concentric circles behind a sailfish wearing a crown. The crown features four diamonds at the top of the crown and four short lines emanating from the diamonds. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by conducting an awards program in which the public votes and which honors individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence in their fields, in the quality of their products and services and in customer service |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "AWARDS" and "BEST OF THE BAY" |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS" |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Gannett Ventures LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Pittsford, NY 14534
US |
| Party Name | Gannett Ventures LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Pittsford, NY 14534
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
